Job hazard analysis: working in cold weather
Work outdoors in cold, wet, or icy conditions.
- 4 steps
- 4 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Gloves, Safety boots, High-visibility vest
1. Check the forecast and the site
What could go wrong
Ice on walkways, ladders, and scaffolds; frozen ground
How we control it
Treat ice before work starts. Check surfaces again as the temperature changes.
2. Dress for the conditions
What could go wrong
Cold stress; numb hands that drop tools
How we control it
Wear layers, insulated gloves that still let you grip, and dry socks. Change wet clothes.
3. Plan warm-up breaks
What could go wrong
Frostbite and hypothermia
How we control it
Set up a warm, dry place. Take breaks more often, and drink warm fluids.
4. Use equipment safely
What could go wrong
Cold-stiffened cords, hoses, and batteries; slips on ice
How we control it
Check cords and hoses for cracks. Keep walkways gritted. Warm up equipment as the maker advises.
- Know the signs of cold stress: shivering, slurred speech, numb or pale skin. Get help early.
When to use it
Use it when the forecast is cold enough to affect people, surfaces, or equipment, and review it each morning.
Review it with the crew before the work starts, change anything that doesn't match how you'll do the job, and update it when the method, the equipment, or the site changes.
Use this JHA in Reldro
- It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
- Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
- Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
